World History Unit 5 Part 2 The Legacy of Mesopotamia and Mediterranean Cultures
Plan 12 January 2015 - 16 January 2015
Introduction
Stretching from the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in present day Israel to the Persian Gulf, the Fertile Crescent was the birthplace of many early civilizations. The Tigris and Euphrates rivers provided ideal conditions for human settlement, with the first civilizations rising in Mesopotamia, or the land between two rivers.
We have studied in detail how these societies flourished paying specific attention to the city-states of Sumer, the Assyrian and Babylonian cultures and the start of the Persian empire.
This week we will focus on the influence of Hammurabi, a ruler of ancient Babylonia who has had a significant impact on western civilization and our legal system with the development and recording of Hammurabi's Code.
We will also discuss the first great sea power, the Phoenicians who developed one of the first working alphabets, rose to be a great sea power that spread the Mesopotamian influence to other cultures through the practice of trade.
Last but not least we will talk about the influence of the Israelite's and their monotheistic views on religion.
Objectives
• Explain the significance and impact of
Hammurabi's code
• Identify the impact that the development
of writing had on civilization and how this
one cultural advancement has been
essential for mankind's continued
advancement
• Describe how the Phoenicians superior
sailing skills helped spread civilization
throughout the Mediterranean area.
• Identify significant leaders of the tribes of
Israel
• Identify and explain the impact of the
Phoenician alphabet on our language
Vocabulary Introduced
alphabet
A set of symbols that represent the sounds of language
code
An organized list of laws and rules
covenant
A binding agreement or promise
cuneiform
Groups of wedges and lines used to write several languages of the Fertile Crescent
diaspora
The scattering of people who have a common background or beliefs
famine
A time when there is so little food that many people starve to death
Hammurabi
The king of Babylon from about 1792 - 1750 B.C.
monotheism
The belief in one god
prophet
A religious teacher who is regarded as someone who speaks for God or a god
Monday
Show Unit 5 Part 2 Introduction Film
Review power point
Homework:
Students will be given a handout called "Hammurabi's Code". Students will read it, complete the handout and in google documents create a code fit for our class. This code will be something that effects the class and the punishment should reflect the crime.
Tuesday
Bellringer 1
Group 1 - Computers
Group 2 - Vocabulary
Group 3 - Small Group/Book
Wednesday
Bellringer 2
Group 1 - Vocabulary
Group 2 - Small Group/Book
Group 3 - Computers
Thursday
Bellringer 3
Group 1 Small Group/Book
Group 2 Computers
Group 3 Vocabulary
Friday
Bellringer 4
Administer Vocabulary Test
Vocabulary Group
Students will continue to work on sentences, word scramble and word find. Once this is finished they will form a sub group of vocabulary to work with flash cards testing each other on word knowledge.
Small Group (Book)
Students will read pages 43-58 complete study guides and work on vinn diagrams
Computer Group
Students will complete previous weeks work on computers if they have not done so by now. In addition to last week students will go to phschool.com and type in the web code lbp-2244 and review the map entitled Phoenician Colonies and Trade Routes". Answer the questions (placing both question and answer) in a google document to share with Mr. Yost. Students will also complete the Brainpop "7 Wonders)
Plan 12 January 2015 - 16 January 2015
Introduction
Stretching from the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in present day Israel to the Persian Gulf, the Fertile Crescent was the birthplace of many early civilizations. The Tigris and Euphrates rivers provided ideal conditions for human settlement, with the first civilizations rising in Mesopotamia, or the land between two rivers.
We have studied in detail how these societies flourished paying specific attention to the city-states of Sumer, the Assyrian and Babylonian cultures and the start of the Persian empire.
This week we will focus on the influence of Hammurabi, a ruler of ancient Babylonia who has had a significant impact on western civilization and our legal system with the development and recording of Hammurabi's Code.
We will also discuss the first great sea power, the Phoenicians who developed one of the first working alphabets, rose to be a great sea power that spread the Mesopotamian influence to other cultures through the practice of trade.
Last but not least we will talk about the influence of the Israelite's and their monotheistic views on religion.
Objectives
• Explain the significance and impact of
Hammurabi's code
• Identify the impact that the development
of writing had on civilization and how this
one cultural advancement has been
essential for mankind's continued
advancement
• Describe how the Phoenicians superior
sailing skills helped spread civilization
throughout the Mediterranean area.
• Identify significant leaders of the tribes of
Israel
• Identify and explain the impact of the
Phoenician alphabet on our language
Vocabulary Introduced
alphabet
A set of symbols that represent the sounds of language
code
An organized list of laws and rules
covenant
A binding agreement or promise
cuneiform
Groups of wedges and lines used to write several languages of the Fertile Crescent
diaspora
The scattering of people who have a common background or beliefs
famine
A time when there is so little food that many people starve to death
Hammurabi
The king of Babylon from about 1792 - 1750 B.C.
monotheism
The belief in one god
prophet
A religious teacher who is regarded as someone who speaks for God or a god
Monday
Show Unit 5 Part 2 Introduction Film
Review power point
Homework:
Students will be given a handout called "Hammurabi's Code". Students will read it, complete the handout and in google documents create a code fit for our class. This code will be something that effects the class and the punishment should reflect the crime.
Tuesday
Bellringer 1
Group 1 - Computers
Group 2 - Vocabulary
Group 3 - Small Group/Book
Wednesday
Bellringer 2
Group 1 - Vocabulary
Group 2 - Small Group/Book
Group 3 - Computers
Thursday
Bellringer 3
Group 1 Small Group/Book
Group 2 Computers
Group 3 Vocabulary
Friday
Bellringer 4
Administer Vocabulary Test
Vocabulary Group
Students will continue to work on sentences, word scramble and word find. Once this is finished they will form a sub group of vocabulary to work with flash cards testing each other on word knowledge.
Small Group (Book)
Students will read pages 43-58 complete study guides and work on vinn diagrams
Computer Group
Students will complete previous weeks work on computers if they have not done so by now. In addition to last week students will go to phschool.com and type in the web code lbp-2244 and review the map entitled Phoenician Colonies and Trade Routes". Answer the questions (placing both question and answer) in a google document to share with Mr. Yost. Students will also complete the Brainpop "7 Wonders)